Airport code
PZB — Pietermaritzburg Airport
PZB is the IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport, an airport serving Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FAPM, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -29.6490, 30.3987 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2423 ft (739 m).
Overview
About Pietermaritzburg Airport
Pietermaritzburg Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, including the Midlands and the outer west areas of Durban. Pietermaritzburg Airport is the only airport in the greater Pietermaritzburg area that offers scheduled passenger services. In 2013 the terminal building and apron were upgraded.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PZB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FAPM |
| Airport name | Pietermaritzburg Airport |
| City | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -29.6490 |
| Longitude | 30.3987 |
| Elevation | 2423 ft (739 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?
The IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is PZB.
What is the ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?
The ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is FAPM.
Where is PZB airport located?
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is located in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
What time zone is PZB in?
Pietermaritzburg Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to PZB?
The nearest airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, about 70 km away.
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